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Dealerships # represents the number of dealerships owned by a company. A car dealership is a business that sells new or used cars at the retail level, based on a dealership contract with an automaker or its sales subsidiary. The number of dealerships can reflect the size of the company to a certain extent.
Sonic Automotive's Dealerships # for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 145.00
, which is higher than
139.00 for the pervious quarter ended in Mar. 2026.
Sonic Automotive's Dealerships # for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 143.00
, which is higher than
141.00 for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonic Automotive's Dealerships # or its related term are showing as below:
The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Dealerships # can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's Dealerships #, along with its competitors' market caps and Dealerships # data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Dealerships # of 145.00 as of Jun. 2026. Dealerships represents the number of dealerships owned by a company. A car dealership is a business that sells new or used cars at the retail level. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors.
Is Sonic Automotive's Dealerships # too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Dealerships # is 145.00. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's Dealerships # compare to DRVN and GPI?
Sonic Automotive's Dealerships # of 145.00 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dealerships # for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Dealerships # depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Dealerships # should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dealerships # mean?
A high Dealerships # can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dealerships represents the number of dealerships owned by a company. A car dealership is a business that sells new or used cars at the retail level. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. Sonic Automotive's current Dealerships # is 145.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonic Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonic Automotive (SAH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.10, compared to a current price of $79.42 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dealerships # is 145.00. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dealerships # calculated?
Dealerships # is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Dealerships # is 145.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sonic Automotive (SAH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonic Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $79.42 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.10.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
Dealerships #: 145.00
GF Value™: $69.10 vs. price of $79.42 (14.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonic Automotive is one of the largest auto dealership groups in the United States. The company has 107 franchised stores in 18 states, primarily in metropolitan areas in California, Texas, and the Southeast, plus 18 EchoPark used-vehicle stores in 10 states, 16 collision centers, and 20 powersports locations. The franchise stores derive revenue from new and used vehicles plus parts and collision repair, finance, insurance, and wholesale auctions. Luxury and import dealerships make up about 86% of franchise new-vehicle revenue, while Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota constitute about 56% of new-vehicle revenue. BMW is the largest brand at about 23%. 2025 revenue was $15.2 billion, with Texas and California constituting 51% of the total. EchoPark's portion was $2.1 billion.
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